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Hot Mint Tea Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Stove or a kettle
  • Cups

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh mint leaves three or four per cup
  • Water
  • Honey optional
  • Lemon optional

Instructions
 

  • Press fresh mint leaves between your hands or roll them lightly in your fingers to release their essential oils.
  • Place the leaves into a teapot.
  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Pour the water into the pot and cover.
  • Let the pot steep for five minutes.
  • Pour into cups and serve hot.
  • Feel free to add lemon juice and honey to taste.